Principal Aboriginal Staff Engagement Officer

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Health Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Health

**Salary**: $130,673 - $174,869

Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Reference: VG/DH/AHW/1783822

The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.
- Melbourne - CBD
- $130,673 - $174,869 p.a + Super + *VPS benefits
- Aborignal Health - Wellbeing, Policy, Strategy and Cultural Safety

**About the role**:

- Strategically design, develop and deliver departmental objectives that positively impact outcomes to increase the Aboriginal workforce participation and improve Aboriginal cultural safety
- Maintain an understanding of issues impacting the department's clients and investigate and lead critical projects that develop and review policies, professional standards and operating practices that enhance service delivery, budget effectiveness, efficiency and improved client outcomes.
- Represent the department on relevant committees and groups concerned with achieving government and departmental objectives and contribute to relevant committee and governance processes.
- Effectively supervise and provide leadership to an Aboriginal team of employees

**About us**:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

**How you'll make a difference**:
This position is accountable for overseeing the continued development and implementation of a range of initiatives, strategies and programs under the _Aboriginal Workforce Strategy 2021 - 2026_, and internal implementation of the department's _Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety Framework_.

The Principal Aboriginal Staff Engagement Officer works with a range of internal and external stakeholders to continuously improve the department's programs to attract increasing numbers of Aboriginal employees into career pathways that are diverse and inclusive.

The Principal Aboriginal Staff Engagement Officer will provide strategic leadership to deliver strategies to create a culturally safe employee experience, where individuals are valued for their cultural knowledge and lived experience.

**Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate**:

- A tertiary qualification in fields related to human resources or organisational development would be desirable.
- Demonstrated high level experience and understanding of working collaboratively with Aboriginal organisations and communities
- A strong understanding of the Victorian health system, and knowledge of the department and its operating processes and information systems is essential.

To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website.

**What we offer**:

- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

**How to apply**:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence, in line with our Privacy Policy.

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